Category Archives: elders in the Church

Do this in remembrance of your sins?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by

What does it mean to eat and drink damnation to yourself and who are the many who are weak and sickly and many who died? Continue reading →

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Making a case for Christ among us

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

A few reminders about the attitudes that show Christ among us. Christ is visible when our fellowship is based on humble, loving, truth-telling relationships of mutual affection and honor. Continue reading →

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When counseling others…

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

Consider some practical guidelines for being an effective friend when giving counsel to others. Continue reading →

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Church: belonging and removal

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Is it possible to be so casual about what it means to belong to a Church that belonging loses its effectiveness and removal becomes irrelevant? Continue reading →

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3 approaches to leadership and parenting

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Some relationships are difficult because we approach them using the wrong method of communication. Effective approaches to communication vary with different people and situations. Three approaches are helpful to consider. Directive Consulting Free-Rein Our goal should be to identify the … Continue reading →

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Liabilities in my work

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Good words for those who use many words! Continue reading →

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Are you a wise and discerning person?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

When I began ministry many years ago, a scene out of the life of Solomon greatly influenced me and became my prayer. Continue reading →

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